Ok not a whole year but feels like it
The output is controlled by win7's audio mixer which pushes it up to 96 khz, I don't think that should degrade the audio, but its not adding anything either just makes my receiver run in Stereo instead of "Dolby-Prologic" without me having to change it every time. (im lazy
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My audio controller is an ALC888, and my surround receiver is a Panasonic SA-HT40. The only difference is I have two cabinets with each having an outward facing 150 watt sub-woofer, and inward facing 80 watt woofer. The rest of the speakers are stock, and they are fine for my tastes and budget.